Notes for William Alley b1487

The
original will of William Alley is in Medieval Latin. Below is a
translation by Ray Alley, an Alley descendant that lives in Northwood,
Middlesex, England.

In the name of God Amen the 20th day of
January 1487 (?8) I Willelmus Aley of sane memory make my testament in
like mannerMy body to be buried in the sanctuary of the Blessed Mary
in the church at Chepyng WycombItem- for the alter 12 pence
(about$.05)Item- to Marie Lincoln 2 penceItem- another item for
the alter 4 penceItem- for the maintenance of the Church 20 penceItem-
to Isabelle his wife a tenement for the rest of her lifeItem- to
his wife a garden (could be an agricultural plot) know as CorbyggesItem-
to the presbytery 11 shillings ($.8) to raise a memorialThe residue
left to his wife and his son Willemo who he makes his executors.

Notes
for William Alley: from Alley descendant Ray Alley, Northwood,
Middlesex, England: Will of William Alley, written in Medieval
Latin, translation--

"In the name of God Amen the 20th day of
January 1487/8 I Willelmus Alley of same memory make my testament in
like manner. My body to be buried in the sanctuary of the Blessed Mary
in the Church at Chepyng Wycomb. Item for the altar 12 pence, item to
Marie Lincoln 2 pence...Item for the maintenance of the Church 20 pence,
Item to Isabelle my wife a tenement for the rest of her life and a
garden known as Corbygges, Item to the presbytery 11 shillings to raise a
memorial. The residue left to my wife and sone Willemous who he makes
his executors..."